All over the world is known mostly by its nuts owing to its unique taste, free availability and multifarious uses in the kitchen, bakery and confectionery. These nuts grow attached to an apple of a tree, which is not an apple in the real sense but a pseudo apple. Botanically the nut is the fruit and the apple is its pendecule. Cashew nuts are also a good source of potassium, B vitamins and folate.

Raisins are made by dehydrating grapes in a process using the heat of the sun or a mechanical process of oven drying. Among the most popular types of raisins are Sultana, Malaga, Monukka, Zante Currant, Muscat and Thompson seedless.

Delight in the vibrant flavor of 7ElementsExim dried strawberries. Bursting with natural sweetness and vitamin C, these chewy treats make a delicious and healthy snack for any occasion.

Pistachios are a great source of copper, manganese, and phosphorus, which help build strong, healthy bones. They also contain significant amounts of potassium and magnesium, which help regulate heart rate and blood pressure. An especially rich source of vitamin B6 and the other B vitamins, pistachios can help you fight infections, build muscles, and give you a boost of energy. Citric acid exists in greater than trace amounts in a variety of fruits and vegetables, most notably citrus fruits.

Almonds were thought to have originated in regions in western Asia and North Africa. The Romans referred to almonds as the "Greek nut" in reference to the civilization suggested to have first cultivated them. Almonds are a great source of vitamin E, with 25g providing 70 percent of the recommended daily allowance. They also have good amounts of magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron, fiber and are a good source of healthy monounsaturated fat. They contain more calcium than any other nut which makes them great for vegetarians who do not eat any dairy products.